5ft 'Rochester' Peach Tree | 2 Years Old

Name: 5ft 'Rochester' Peach Tree | 2 Years Old
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178769432955_55626531373435
Price: 54.99 GBP
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Enjoy large, golden peaches with incredibly juicy, yellow flesh.
A compact tree that produces stunning pink blossoms in spring.
Highly dependable for outdoor growing, even in the UK climate.
Late flowering helps protect the blossom from frost, ensuring a more reliable crop.
Harvest your homegrown peaches from mid-August.
Self-fertile, meaning you only need one tree for a plentiful harvest.
Recognised by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators', attracting bees and butterflies.
Arrives expertly pruned to encourage a strong, bushy and productive shape.

Species: Peach
Features: Easy to grow, Heavy cropper, Self-fertile
Flowering Time: April
Harvest Time: August
Flower Colour: Clusters of pink blossom in spring
Tasting Notes: Juicy, rich and mellow
Uses: Eating fresh, cooking, preserving
Position: Full sun
Soil: Any well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness: Hardy, but may require protection from very late frosts to protect flowers and ensure a good crop.
Habit: An upright tree with a bushy habit
Eventual Spread: Spreads approx 3.6m (up to 4m) unless pruned
Pest & Disease: Good resistance to the main pests and diseases for peaches, including peach leaf curl.

Planting Time: November to March.
Planting Location: For optimal growth, plant in full sun, preferably in a border near a south or west-facing wall. It also thrives as a standalone tree in warmer regions.
Soil Preparation: Will tolerate less than perfect conditions but prefers well-drained, loamy soils. If your soil is heavy or sandy, mix in some perlite or fine horticultural grit when planting to improve drainage.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. Water every other day for the first few months, then reduce to twice a week until autumn. In the second year, it should only need watering in dry spells. It is better to water heavily and less frequently than little and often.
Feeding: Peach trees get all the nutrients they need from the soil. If yours is poor quality, mix in some compost when planting.
Pruning: Some structural pruning should be done each winter to ensure your peach tree maintains a productive shape. This can improve yields and help prevent disease.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: Tree in 9L Pot
Height on Arrival: 120-150cm inc. pot
Rootstock: Montclare rootstock
Eventual Height: 3m
Time to First Crop: You may see your first peaches after 2 years, with substantial crops after 4-5 years.

Highlights

Enjoy large, golden peaches with incredibly juicy, yellow flesh.
A compact tree that produces stunning pink blossoms in spring.
Highly dependable for outdoor growing, even in the UK climate.
Late flowering helps protect the blossom from frost, ensuring a more reliable crop.
Harvest your homegrown peaches from mid-August.
Self-fertile, meaning you only need one tree for a plentiful harvest.
Recognised by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators', attracting bees and butterflies.
Arrives expertly pruned to encourage a strong, bushy and productive shape.

Variety Specifications

Species: Peach
Features: Easy to grow, Heavy cropper, Self-fertile
Flowering Time: April
Harvest Time: August
Flower Colour: Clusters of pink blossom in spring
Tasting Notes: Juicy, rich and mellow
Uses: Eating fresh, cooking, preserving
Position: Full sun
Soil: Any well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness: Hardy, but may require protection from very late frosts to protect flowers and ensure a good crop.
Habit: An upright tree with a bushy habit
Eventual Spread: Spreads approx 3.6m (up to 4m) unless pruned
Pest & Disease: Good resistance to the main pests and diseases for peaches, including peach leaf curl.

Planting & Care

Planting Time: November to March.
Planting Location: For optimal growth, plant in full sun, preferably in a border near a south or west-facing wall. It also thrives as a standalone tree in warmer regions.
Soil Preparation: Will tolerate less than perfect conditions but prefers well-drained, loamy soils. If your soil is heavy or sandy, mix in some perlite or fine horticultural grit when planting to improve drainage.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. Water every other day for the first few months, then reduce to twice a week until autumn. In the second year, it should only need watering in dry spells. It is better to water heavily and less frequently than little and often.
Feeding: Peach trees get all the nutrients they need from the soil. If yours is poor quality, mix in some compost when planting.
Pruning: Some structural pruning should be done each winter to ensure your peach tree maintains a productive shape. This can improve yields and help prevent disease.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: Tree in 9L Pot
Height on Arrival: 120-150cm inc. pot
Rootstock: Montclare rootstock
Eventual Height: 3m
Time to First Crop: You may see your first peaches after 2 years, with substantial crops after 4-5 years.